Atmosphere
The tailgate lots at Texas State before games showcase what Texas football is all about, featuring plenty of great food, friends, school pride, and country music. Before games the parking lots host a variety of live music brought in by the university or private parties. The fans at the Texas State tailgates are exceptionally friendly, so just bring a case of beer and some grilled meats and you’ll make friends around you real quick!
If you’re looking for the wildest parties, students recommend venturing into the areas around campus, where you can find a diverse collection of bars and night clubs. The Square is an area located in the downtown section of San Marcos and home of the local bar scene, so make sure to give it a shot if you’re looking for drinks, dinner, or live entertainment before or after the game.
Traditions
The Square
The Square is located in the downtown section of San Marcos and is host to the local bar scene. It’s the perfect place for all of your pre and post game activities, whether it be drinks, dinner, or live entertainment the square is the place to go. All this can be done while celebrating a big Bobcats win with alumni and current students.
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Tailgate Concerts
The Texas State tailgate lots really showcase what Texas football is all about. The tailgate features plenty of food, friends, and country music. Before games, the tailgate lots host a variety of musical acts brought in by the university or private parties. The tailgate is a great place to carouse and make friends before the watching the Bobcats take the field.
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Bobcat Alley
The central tailgating area at Texas State is Bobcat Alley, which is open to all student organizations, alumni, and RVs. If you’re looking to tailgate with the biggest Bobcats fans around then set up shop in Bobcat Alley.
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Bobcat Courtyard
The courtyard located directly outside of the stadium features fan entertainment on game days. The shaded area is a great place to hang out before the game, so make sure to check it out during your visit to San Marcos.
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Where to tailgate
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The SquareThe Square is located in the downtown section of San Marcos and is host to the local bar scene. It is the perfect place for all of your post game activities, whether it be drinks, dinner, or live entertainment the square is the place to go. All this can be done while celebrating a big Bobcats win with alumni and current students.
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Bobcat AlleyThe central tailgating area at Texas State is Bobcat Alley, which is open to all student organizations, alumni, and RVs. If you’re looking to tailgate with the biggest Bobcats fans around then set up shop in Bobcat Alley.
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Bobcat Club Reserved East & West LotsOnly individuals with a Bobcat Club member parking pass may tailgate here, but if you can snag one it's a great place to tailgate before the game.
